Objectives

The National Health Laboratory Services invites tenders to secure a contractor for the supply and installation of a water tanker at the Holy Cross facility.

Scope

• Procurement Item: Supply and installation of a water tanker.
• Site Location: Holy Cross.
• Tender Reference: RFQ 0000334(1).
• CIDB Reference Number: 100122253.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Tenderers must possess a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 1GB or higher.
• Potentially Emerging Enterprises: Contractors with a 0GB grading may submit offers if they satisfy the specific criteria defined in the Tender Data.
• Submission Deadline: Tenders must be received by 08h00 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
• Submission Protocol: Emailed tenders and late submissions will not be accepted. Offers must be submitted using the official tender documentation issued by the employer.
• Procedural Compliance: Detailed requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening, and assessing tenders are contained within the Tender Data.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• Grading Capability: Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to execute works aligned with a CIDB grading of 1GB or higher.
• Emerging Enterprise Criteria: For 0GB applicants, proof of meeting the Potentially Emerging Enterprise requirements is mandatory.

Explanation of Terms

CIDB Grading: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading system is a classification mechanism used in South Africa to evaluate contractors based on financial turnover, past performance, plant and equipment availability, and management competence. A 1GB grading signifies a contractor qualified for substantial project execution. A 0GB grading applies to emerging enterprises that are building their track record and capacity but require specific criteria validation to participate.

Water Tanker: A vehicle designed with a storage tank for the transportation and distribution of water, intended for supply and installation at the specified location.